Birds
Green-Cheeked Conure
Pyrrhura molinae
A pocket clown that hangs upside down, hides in your hoodie, and sulks audibly if the fun stops.
- Difficulty
- moderate
Care tips
- Cage at least 60 x 60 x 90 cm plus several hours out daily
- Rotate foraging toys — a bored conure becomes a loud conure
- Feed pellets and veg; nuts and seed are training currency only
- Train through the nippy adolescent phase instead of withdrawing
- Quieter than most conures, and they stay 20-30 years
Common questions
What should I know about caring for a green-cheeked conure? +
A pocket clown that hangs upside down, hides in your hoodie, and sulks audibly if the fun stops.
Typical guidance for a healthy green-cheeked conure — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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